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What could cause episodes of blue/grayish lips and tongue? not cold. mentioned to gp and he said cyanotic episodes, that was it. should i be concerned?

Q: what could cause episodes of blue/grayish lips and tongue? not cold. mentioned to gp and he said cyanotic episodes, that was it. should i be concerned?

: Might be functional and temporary- hard to say about cause. If it persists pl see an oral MD

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Might be functional and temporary- hard to say about cause. If it persists pl see an oral MD

Answered 6/7/2022

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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It should be worked up if you have other associated symptoms such as shortness of breath, weakness/fatigue, etc. when cyanosis appears.

Answered 6/7/2022

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A member asked:

What could cause episodes of blue/grayish lips and tongue? not cold. mentioned to gp and he said cyanotic episodes, that was it. should i be concerned?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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